Q-CTRL
The Staff Embedded Software Engineer at Q-CTRL drives the technical direction and system architecture for real-time embedded software, FPGA, and firmware stacks powering next-generation quantum sensors and navigation platforms. Operating within cross-functional R&D teams, the role bridges hardware, firmware, and software interfaces to solve complex integration challenges while remaining a key hands-on technical contributor. The position focuses on building scalable, field-ready products that transform cutting-edge quantum sensing technology into robust commercial solutions.
Headquarters
Chippendale, New South Wales, Australia
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
2017
Q-CTRL builds AI-powered infrastructure software to make quantum technology useful across two core verticals: quantum computing and quantum sensing. Their product suite — including Black Opal, Boulder Opal, Fire Opal, and Ironstone Opal — helps organizations improve quantum computer performance, run error-suppressed algorithms, and achieve GPS-free navigation with quantum advantage. Q-CTRL serves educators, enterprise and government, defense and aerospace, data center providers, and quantum hardware developers worldwide.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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